​RII50820 - Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (Onshore)

​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals such as supervisors in drilling operations. The tasks performed involve a high level of autonomy and require the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 12
7 core units  plus
5 elective units,  of which:
  • ​no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
Core units of competency
Unit code                                   Unit title 
RIIBEF401E                              Manage non-routine and complex technical situations
RIIOGD501F                            Manage rig operations
RIIOGD502E                            Plan and evaluate rig operations
RIIOGD505E                            Manage drilling and well servicing induction and orientation
RIIRIS501E                               Implement and maintain management systems to control risk
RIISAM502E                            Manage general drilling equipment maintenance
RIIWSV503E                            Manage and monitor rig-up operations

Electives
Unit code                                 Unit title 
BSBCUS501                           Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT517                          Manage operational plan
BSBWHS521                         Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
BSBWOR502                        Lead and manage team effectiveness
RIIENV501E                           Implement and maintain environmental management plans
RIIERR504E                           Manage major incidents and emergencies
RIIGOV501E                          Identify, implement and maintain legal compliance requirements
RIIOGD503E                         Oversee drilling operations
RIIOGD504E                         Manage drilling operations
RIIOGD506D                         Manage rig move and camp move
RIIOGD507D                         Manage and monitor rig-up and rig-up to spud operations
RIIOGD508D                         Manage well completion and abandonment
RIIWSV502E                         Manage well completion and rig release

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII50815 Diploma of Drilling Oil & Gas (On shore).
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